Business Resources

With a wide variety of residents and activities combined with an unbeatable small-town feel in a large city, Canton is just the place for your business. Its proximity to major transportation arteries and Baltimore's downtown business district make it convenient, while the unique energy and setting make it incomparable.

To keep things running smoothly for you, we've put together a handy list of helpful topics.

THE CCA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Canton Community Association’s Economic Development Committee (EDC) works with the Baltimore City Department of Planning to support reasonable, scalable development in Canton that is in compliance with our guidelines. Although the EDC does not have any governing authority, it strives to represent the interests of the neighborhood in dealings with the City and State governments.

The EDC evaluates proposed developments on a case-by-case basis. The specifics of the project will determine if a letter of support or opposition will be written on behalf of the proposed development to the Board of Municipal Zoning Appeals (BMZA).

The EDC also evaluates and, when it deems necessary and appropriate, take a position on requests by liquor licensed establishments for license transfers and license renewals andrequests for live entertainment and outdoor seating conditional use permits.

Before a letter of support will be issued, the applicant must present the plans for the project at a meeting of the EDC.

TRASH & RECYCLING

Trash

All garbage will be picked up on Tuesdays in all of Canton. Unless you've opted out of the city trash can program, trash should be placed in the city-issued green trash receptacles. Depending on where you live, trash may be collected in front of your home or from the alley. It is against City Ordinance not to keep your garbage in a properly sealed trash can container. Trash cans should be put out before 7:00 am on Tuesday.

Please don't put out your trash before the morning of your designated pickup day. It encourages rat and rodent infestation. Responsible residents make for a clean and healthy Canton. We love Mr. Trash Wheel, but we really don't like feeding him from our own backyard!

If you can't wait until your designated pickup day, take your trash to an authorized disposal location. See below under e-cycling for locations and hours of sanitation yards and the landfill. The Western, Eastern, and Northwestern Sanitation Yards are now open on Saturdays.

Recycling

Recycling in Baltimore City has been single-stream since 2008. All recyclable materials—bottles, cans, plastics (#s 1–7), mixed paper and cardboard—should be set out in a single container. Use the City's yellow recycling containers or any other container clearly marked "recycling." Place recycling containers in the same location as your trash before 7:00 am on Thursdays for collection. Plastic bags of any color will not be accepted.

If Tuesday or Thursday is a city holiday, collection will be the following Saturday.

e-Cycling

Baltimore DPW offers free year-round recycling of consumer electronics such as DVD players, VCRs, computers and monitors, radios, and speakers. Electronics can be dropped off at any of the following locations and times:

Street ParkingParking is free and first-come, first-served on the street.

MTA Bus ScheduleWant to leave your car at home? The city's bus network can get you there, connecting you to other neighborhoods and transportation services such as Light Rail stops, Penn Station, and the Water Taxi.

Charm City CirculatorThis free bus option operates on several highly-trafficked routes throughout the city.

Water TaxiClick here for ticket prices and schedules for the Baltimore Water Taxi. The nearest stop is located at Canton Waterfront Park.

EZ PassWith such easy access to I-95, Canton makes a great home base. Make your commute through the tunnels, or even up and down the I-95 corridor, with a Maryland EZ Pass.